Town Pop. 493

Living in Dalton: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dalton scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the YO7 postcode district.

That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (6), schools (7) and healthcare (16). Wider context for the surrounding area: YO7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
166.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 39 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Low Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Dalton Lane 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital11.4 mi
Harrogate District Hospital13.7 mi
York District Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryTopcliffe Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,949 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
53
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate66.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired20.6%Student2.4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)20.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.9%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership65%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Thirsk 3.7 mi
Northallerton 11.4 mi
Cattal 12.4 mi
J49 A1(M) 3.8 mi
J49 A1(M) 3.8 mi
J50 A1(M) 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£242k £265k £289k £313k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Topcliffe 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Thorpefield 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rainton 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sowerby 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dishforth 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Helperby and Brafferton 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Carlton Miniott 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bagby 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Thirsk 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kirby Hill 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Melmerby 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Raskelf 40 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dalton a nice place to live?

Dalton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dalton is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Dalton?

Dalton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Dalton?

The current median house price in Dalton is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average.

Dalton in context

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Postcode districts in Dalton

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